TEMPO.CO, Hong Kong - Seven police officers were arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly beating a pro-democracy protester. The officers, whom were not identified, were arrested on charges of "assault occasioning actual bodily harm."
On October 15, 2014, Ken Tsang, a social worker, was kicked and beaten by a number of police officers in an episode that was filmed by a television crew, the New York Times reported.
The Hong Kong government and the police have received heavy criticism from citizens and activists after the footage was shared on social media. The police issued an arrest warrant on Wednesday, November 26, 2014.
"Police reiterated that if any Force member commits illegal acts, Police will handle this seriously and investigation will be conducted in a fair and impartial manner," a police spokesman said in a statement.
NEW YORK TIMES | RINDU P. HESTYA